Limited Registration means that a dog MAY NOT be entered in a breed competition at AKC licensed events. Limited Registration means that the dog MAY compete in any other licensed or member event. These events include: Obedience, Tracking, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Herding, Lure Coursing, Agility and Earthdog.

Limited Registration is determined by the litter owner(s). The litter owner(s) check the Limited box on the blue form of the AKC Dog Registration Application rather than the Full Registration box. A litter owner must confirm the choice by signing in he signature box provided on the form. Limited Registration certificates are white with an orange border; the Full Registration certificate is white with a purple border.

Limited Registration can be changed to Full Registration ONLY by the litter owner(s).

Limited Registration helps breeders protect their breeding programs. If breeders do not want puppies used for breeding purposes, they can request the Limited Registration option for those puppies.